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These ants quietly took over Manhattan — and they're not stopping there
New York: The city that never sleeps, the concrete jungle where dreams are made of and more recently ... home to a mysterious ant spreading across the city — before continuing across metropolitan and even state lines. Scientists first noticed this ant — now dubbed the ManhattAnt — in...
New York City to spray pesticides to help prevent spread of mosquitoes, diseases they may carry
Beginning Monday, the city will spray pesticides to prevent the spread of mosquitoes and any diseases they may carry. However, the spray can unintentionally harm some of nature's most beautiful creatures.Monarch butterflies have a sacred space on the grounds of an Inwood church."We created a nature sanctuary on the grounds of a sanctuary. So it's a sanctuary in a sanctuary," said Keith De Cesare.De Cesare, Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary Founder protects the butterflies through every stage of their lives - from eggs on milkweed leaves to tiny caterpillars that grow quickly as they gnaw their way through those leaves - to...
Groom-to-be, cousin killed in NYC crash 1 day before wedding
NEW YORK – We're learning more about the victims of Saturday's deadly crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway. One of the men killed was supposed to get married Sunday. His cousin was also killed.The groom-to-be, 38-year-old Kirk Walker, was in a Dodge Challenger with his cousin, 40-year-old Robert McLaurin, when a wrong-way driver slammed head-on into their vehicle, police said. Both Walker and McLaurin were pronounced dead at the scene.According to police, the wrong-way driver got out of the vehicle and ran away after the crash, and has not yet been caught. A passenger in that vehicle was...
Black River Legion hosts veterans breakfast
BLACK RIVER, New York (WWNY) - The Black River American Legion started a new tradition on Sunday with a Veteran’s Breakfast. Veterans were given a free breakfast while family members had to pay around 10 dollars per meal. The goal was to bring awareness to our local vets. “We’re...
Police searching for person who threw dog down trash chute on Lower East Side
Police in Manhattan are trying to find the person who threw a dog down a trash chute.The dog was heard Friday by someone living at the Governor Alfred Smith Houses on the Lower East Side.Maintenance workers removed the dog, and officers turned it over to the ASPCA.ASPCA workers say the dog was so badly hurt by the ordeal that she had to be euthanized.ALSO READ | New mystery drug 'pink cocaine' isn't what you might thinkDan Krauth has the details on a new and potentially lethal narcotic that is creeping into the NYC area from Latin America.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More Manhattan news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Historic East Harlem Church Faces Uncertain Future: Holy Rosary’s $5 Million Sale
In a move that’s stirring emotions and raising questions about the preservation of Harlem’s architectural heritage. The Archdiocese of New York is in the final stages of selling the historic Holy Rosary Church to a property developer. This sale marks a significant shift in the landscape of East...
Farewell, WCBS 880: One of NYC’s last all-news radio stations signs off after almost 60 years on-air
After almost 60 years, WCBS 880 AM is signing off the air at midnight tonight leaving listeners with only 1010 WINS to serve the tri-state area as the region’s only all-news station, multiple media outlets are reporting. Earlier this month, NJ.com reported that Audacy, the station’s owner announced that...
First Alert Forecast: Chance of showers, storms returns Monday
Aside from a few isolated showers and storms north of the city, most of the area managed to stay dry Sunday, which is a stark contrast to last Sunday when catastrophic flooding was occurring.A spot shower or storm is possible Sunday night, but most areas will stay dry. Lows will mainly be in the 60s, with an increasingly muggy feel.Storm chance returns to NYC area MondayThe upward trend in humidity levels continues into Monday as highs reach the mid to upper 80s. By the afternoon and evening hours, a chance of showers and storms returns. A few of the storms...
Shooting at George Washington Houses in Harlem raises residents’ concerns
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — A longtime Harlem resident witnessed the aftermath of a police-involved shooting at George Washington Houses early Sunday morning. The shooting happened near 103rd Street and Third Avenue, resulting in a heavy police presence. Haydee Feliciano, a 50-year resident of George Washington Houses in East Harlem, was startled by gunshots while watching […]
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival returns for 32nd year: ‘No better place than Harlem for jazz and art’
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — What do you get when you combine art and music festivals in Harlem? You get a fabulous day in Marcus Garvey Park. It was the 32nd annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, a three-day tradition for jazz lovers to pay tribute to one of the greatest saxophonists ever. Charlie Parker may have […]
The Bessies, Announce Inaugural Board of Directors, Organizational Restructuring, and 2024 Ceremony Pause
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies has announced restructuring the organization in 2024 with sustainability at the forefront. This year, for the first time, the Bessies will welcome an inaugural board of directors. Members of the board include Dave Archuletta, Aziza A. Bowser, Esq., and Charles Vincent Burwell. Together, they will work to pursue independent nonprofit status for the Awards, as well as expand fundraising practices within the organization. In addition to incorporating as a 501(c)3, the board plans to build partnerships with mission-aligned organizations in order to further its impact in the community.
Harlem’s Musical Legacy Shines: Errollyn Wallen Appointed Master Of The King’s Music
In a groundbreaking move that resonates with Harlem’s rich musical heritage, King Charles has appointed Errollyn Wallen as the new Master of the King’s Music. This historic appointment marks the first time a Black composer has been given this prestigious honorary post, echoing the trailblazing spirit that has long defined Harlem’s cultural landscape.
West Nile Virus and mosquitos: NYC map details hot spots in Staten Island, other boroughs
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The number of mosquitos testing positive for West Nile Virus is significantly higher than the previous year, according to new data from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH). According to the most recent information from the DOH, 321 mosquito pools have...
Ferry flap in Bellport Village as town starts taking non-residents to Ho Hum
Greater Patchogue coverage is funded in part by New Village at Patchogue, open-concept rental residences with sleek contemporary design. Click here for a tour. Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico is following through on his inauguration promise to open up access to Ho Hum Beach on Fire Island to non-Bellport Village residents.
Mariah Carey Looks ‘Uncomfortable’ In Tight Dress That’s ‘Unflattering’
Mariah Carey‘s style turned heads in August 2022, when photos showing her in New York City gained comments. The singer, 55, was still dating now ex-boyfriend Bryan Tanaka at the time, with the Big Apple snaps showing her accompanied by her beau, then aged 39. While some remarked on...
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